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PhD entry requirements
Nov 18, 2020 - [accordion], PhD entry requirements, A PhD is designed to make new and original contributions to the discipline of Economics or International Trade. Students therefore need to be academically strong and disciplined, capable of working on their own and highly motivated. To be admitted to the Doctor Philosophiae (PhD) programme at the North-West University, you will need the following…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/apply-now
PhD apply now
Nov 18, 2020 - [accordion], PhD apply now, The deadline for 2019 PhD programme applications is 31 October 2020 . Please follow the steps below in order to successfully complete your application: 1) Download and read the Postgraduate Application Guide 2) Familiarise yourself with the research interests and the staff of the TRADE research entity. 3) Complete an application form …https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/wto
World Trade Organization
Dec 20, 2022 - TRADE WTO [accordion], WTO Chairs Programme, The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) http://wtochairs.org/ aims to enhance people’s knowledge and understanding of the multilateral trading system by awarding research Chairs to selected universities and/or research institutions in developing and least-developed countries. In 2014, Prof Wilma Viviers, then the director of TRADE (Trade and Development)…, Curriculum development, Through the WCP, the WTO aims to support the development and delivery of courses covering trade policy and other WTO-relevant topics in academic institutions. The School of Economics at the NWU offers several undergraduate and post graduate degrees related to International Trade and Economics. For more information see: https://commerce.nwu.ac.za…, Research, Through the WCP, the WTO aims to promote high-level research on trade-related topics, with particular emphasis on improving the trade policy and trade facilitation environments in developing countries, while also building greater capacity within research entities. Among the strategies that TRADE is employing to fulfil its research mandate under…, Outreach, Through the WCP’s outreach component, the WTO aims to disseminate research findings and opinions within academic, government and business circles, as well as promote discussion and debate on trade rules and cooperation, and the link between trade and economic growth/development. TRADE uses a number of channels to ensure that various interest…, The annual the International Trade & TRADE-DSM® User Group Conference held in Potchefstroom on 12 March 2020. The conference was convened under the auspices of the North-West University’s TRADE research entity in collaboration with the university’s spin-out company, Trade Advisory, and the WTO Chairs Programme. [/accordion]https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications
Outputs
Nov 18, 2020 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Outputs, The TRADE team is very active in research, striving to deliver top quality papers which can make a practical difference in the fields of economic development and international trade. Categories of TRADE's outputs: Published articles Peer reviewed papers in non-accredited journals National conference papers International conference papers Reports…, Recent research, Breaking the ‘big data’ barrier when selecting agricultural export markets: an innovative approach ( article ) (Authors: Martin Cameron, Wilma Viviers and Ezra Steenkamp) A country’s comparative advantage is not only dependent on factor endowments. History, random events (wars, oil crisis, sanctions, etc.) and past government policies are…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences
Conference papers
Nov 18, 2020 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Conference papers, TRADE team members are regularly invited to present papers, detailing their latest research initiatives and findings, at national and international conferences. For a full list of conference papers presented, click on the links below: National conference papers International conference papers, [/accordion], What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme TRADE outputs Articles Conference papers Reports and policy…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/national
National conference papers
Nov 18, 2020 - UPCOMING EVENTS National conference papers [accordion], 2019, 1. Pretorius, A., Blaauw, D., Bezuidenhout, C. & Matthee, M. 2019. Offshoring within South African manufacturing firms: An analysis of the labour market effects. Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa, Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre, 3 - 5 September 2019. 2. Foster, J., Chasomeris, M. & Blaauw, D. 2019. …, 2018, 1. Blaauw, P.F., Pretorius, A.M. & Schenck, C.J. 2018. Socio-economic dynamics of the informal sector, UFS Mining and Society Study Group: Workshop, 12 and 13 November 2018, Bloemfontein, South Africa 2. Cameron, M. & Viviers, W. 2018. Developing strategies for export promotion using a Decision Support Model (DSM): Focus on the…, [/accordion], 2016-2017 (pdf) , 2012-2015 (pdf) What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme ITRISA-PPP TRADE outputs…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/international
International conference papers
Nov 18, 2020 - UPCOMING EVENTS International conference papers [accordion collapsed] , 2019: Accredited, 1. Dunga, S.H. & Mothibi, L. 2019. Education and earnings in South Africa: an application of the Mincerian function. Paper presented at the IISES International Academic Conference , 22-25 May, London. 2. Mamaile, L.J. 2019. The perceptions of senior municipal officials in South Africa regarding the internal audit functions. Paper presented at…, 2019: Non-accredited, 1. V iviers, W. & Cameron, M. 2019. The TRADE-DSM® (Decision Support Model) - an alternative approach to identify and prioritize bilateral and interregional trade opportunities in leveraging the benefits of the AfCFTA. Libreville, Gabon. 1 March 2019. 2. Ferreira, L. & Steenkamp, E. 2019. Investigating how realising export potential…, 2018: Non-accredited, 1. Blaauw, D., Botha, I. & Schenck, R. 2018. The (subjective) well-being of day labourers in South Africa: The role of income and geographical location. Paper presented at the Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference, Perth, Scotland, 15-17 April. 2. Cloete, J.C. & Matthee, M. 2018. Identifying firm-level export barriers in African…, 2017: Accredited, 1. Radley, A.J., Cloete, P.C. & Kleynhans, E.P.J. 2017. Strategies implemented by South African agribusinesses to optimize profitability and growth. Presented at the IFAMA World Conference. Miami, Florida, 18-21 June. 2. Spies, D.C. and Idsardi, E.F. 2017. Performance and marketing options for informal cattle producers in the Eastern Cape…, 2017: Non-accredited, 1. Grater, S. 2017. 'Services, inclusiveness, SMEs and the SDGs. Paper presented at the ICTSD & Trade Mark East Africa Conference on Leveraging services and digital potential for inclusive economic growth. Nairobi, Kenya, 25-26 January. ( Presentation ) 2. Cuyvers, L., Pupphavesa, W., Steenkamp, E.A. & Viviers, W. 2017. Thailand's export…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/3/2017/G/MD
Newsletter Issue #3G MD
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #3/2017 Mandela Day visit to Holdings Hands Mandela Day is a wonderful opportunity to give or do something to encourage and support another community in South Africa. On Monday 18 July 2016, several members of the TRADE team visited the Holdings Hands community project at Rysmierbult to distribute gift packages to the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/3/2017/H
Newsletter Issue #3H
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #3/2017 Recent outputs from TRADE TRADE prides itself on being highly responsive to local and international developments in the economics and trade spheres, as evidenced in its many research outputs, including journal articles, conference papers, economic analyses, industry reports and policy briefs. A full list of…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/3/2017/I
Newsletter Issue #3I
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #3/2017 Upcoming events Name of event: From Trade Rules to Trade Deals: Whither US Trade Policy in the Trump Administration? (Organised in collaboration with BUSA, Agbiz, Tutwa Consulting and the JCCI) Date: 28 February 2017 Details: A thought-provoking debate on the likely trajectory of US trade policy in the months…, Cultural intelligence workshop, Date: 24-25 April 2017 Details: A workshop aimed at equipping TRADE staff with the skills to engage effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds Enquiries: trade@nwu.ac.za Welcome from Prof Wilma Viviers, director of TRADE TRADE at the WTO TRADE staff and postgraduate students polish their skills TRADE partners with SAIIA to…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016
Newsletter Issue #2
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 Welcome from Prof Wilma Viviers, director of TRADE We are living in interesting – but disturbing – times. Although there is much uncertainty in the world today, with South Africa and other countries facing tough economic realities and choices, what remains constant is the need for a strong and diversified economy…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/A
Newsletter Issue #2A
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 TRADE Research Advisory (Pty) Ltd takes off TRADE Research Advisory (Pty) Ltd (trading as 'TRADE Advisory') was formally registered in March this year as the commercial advisory arm of the NWU TRADE research entity, focusing on commercial and project-based initiatives in the areas of international trade, economic…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/A/SEIFSA
Newsletter Issue #2A SEIFSA
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 SEIFSA Indaba On 27 May, Proffs Wilma Viviers and Raymond Parsons attended the Southern Africa Metal and Engineering Indaba held at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Conference Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg. The purpose of the indaba was to spark the revival of manufacturing in general, and the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/A/BITC
Newsletter Issue #2A BITC
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 TRADE-DSM™ training for BITC On 12 and 13 May, staff from the Gaborone-based Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) visited TRADE for training in the use of the TRADE-DSM Navigator™. This forms part of the support package provided to the BITC in terms of the licence agreement it has entered into for the use…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/A/DTI
Newsletter Issue #2A DTI
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 TRADE-DSM Navigator™ training for the dti On 26 February, seven people from the dti (Department of Trade and Industry) visited the TRADE research entity on the Potchefstroom Campus to undergo their second tier of training on the TRADE-DSM™ methodology and the TRADE-DSM Navigator™. The dti group were given the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/A/NWPG
Newsletter Issue #2A NWPG
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 TRADE-DSM Navigator™ training for the NWPG On 14 March, Mr Martin Cameron conducted a practical training session for five individuals from the North West Provincial Government’s Department of Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development (FEED) on the use of the TRADE-DSM Navigator™. Related news: TRADE Research…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/B
Newsletter Issue #2B
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 TRADE partners with ICTSD to study SMEs and services TRADE is currently working with the Geneva-based ICTSD (International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development) in a number of projects aimed at better understanding the potential of SMEs operating in the services sector in least-developed countries (LDCs)…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/C
Newsletter Issue #2C
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 Global Value Chains (GVCs) under the spotlight Over the past six months, TRADE has hosted two roundtables at its premises in Potchefstroom under the auspices of the WTO Chairs Programme (outreach component). At the first roundtable on 25 January, which drew participants from academia, government and the private…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/C/GVC1
Newsletter Issue #2C GVC1
Nov 18, 2020 - NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2/2016 GVC analysis roundtable Global Value Chain (GVC) analysis is a complex matter and can involve various levels of firm-level and sector-level empirical research. This was the focus of a roundtable hosted by the TRADE research entity on 25 January at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus. The main presenter, Dr Sonja Grater…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/newsletters/issue/2/2016/C/GVC2